In defense of exposing younger students to career pathways
Jessamine County has put an emphasis on helping students in middle school and even elementary school understand the career pathways options available to them.
TAC meets in Frankfort to discuss Impact Kentucky, GoTeachKY
Representatives from the Kentucky Department of Education met with the Teacher’s Advisory Council to highlight KDE initiatives.
Impact Kentucky survey gives teachers a voice
The Kentucky Department of Education and Panorama Education will administer the Impact Kentucky working conditions survey to certified staff members at schools across Kentucky in January.
Teachers on KDE advisory council welcome educator development efforts
The Teachers Advisory Council heard about the Kentucky Department of Education’s work to recruit and retain teachers.
Commissioner Lewis talks recruiting and retaining teachers with the TAC
The Teachers Advisory Council met to discuss the resources available on KyStandards.org. Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis also spoke to the TAC in a question-and-answer forum.
Kentucky students make strong showing at DECA International conference
More than 250 Kentucky high school students from 23 high schools participated in the 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando in April.
Breaking a language barrier
A Jessamine County High School offered American Sign Language courses for the first time this year that could be used to fulfill a world language requirement.
Kentucky students attend international marketing conference
More than 253 Kentucky high school students from 23 schools participated in the 2019 DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Fla.
Helping kids find their passion
At his State of Education address, Interim Commissioner Wayne Lewis said educators need to find new ways of making sure a child’s biggest supporter – their parents – is involved in the classroom.
Entrepreneurship contest winners announced
The winners of the seventh annual KACTE Entrepreneurship Event have been announced. The event was sponsored by the Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education (KACTE) and coordinated by the state advisers of the Career and Technical Education Student Organizations.